One thing becomes very clear whenever The CW drops by here to tout its wares: The network does not hire old or ugly people.

No, leave that to public TV. This is the domain of pretty young things. They even have a new fall show called “The Beautiful Life.” It might as well be the company slogan.

But while The CW prides itself on the fresh and new, it also can’t resist dwelling on television’s past for inspiration. After introducing a reboot of “Beverly Hills 90210” last season, it will revive “Melrose Place” this fall.

“It’s definitely still the most scandalous address in West Hollywood,” says co-executive producer Todd Slavkin, who claims he and his collaborators wanted to pay tribute to the original soapy series while creating a new dynamic with “our own group of characters.”

The scandals include a murder-mystery that dominates the pilot episode but will be resolved in just a few episodes. Apparently, there are plenty of other juicy story lines to get to.

Representing the past are regulars Laura Leighton and Thomas Calabro. In addition, Josie Bissett and Daphne Zuniga will make guest appearances, and Grant Show’s return is a possibility. Heather Locklear? The “door is always open,” says Slavkin.

The newcomers, of course, are all gorgeous and blemish-free. And they’re so wet behind the ears that none of them recalls seeing the original Fox hit.

For example, Katie Cassidy, daughter of former teen idol David Cassidy, was only 12 when the show left the air.